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Press release: the contradictory Omnibus Law on Job Creation
The government issued Government Regulation in Lieu of Law (Perpu) No. 2 of 2022 on Job Creation on December 30, 2022. CELIOS reviewed and analyzed the Perpu from economic and legal perspectives. In addition, CELIOS emphasized the importance of the government explaining
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Critical points in the Renewable Energy Bill: quo vadis energy transition and Indonesia's renewable energy roadmap?
This policy brief focuses on energy transition policies and the New and Renewable Energy (EBT) roadmap as set out in Articles 6 and 7 of the EBT Bill. It aims to examine policy issues, assess the state of the national electricity sector, and propose improvements to EBT policies and the roadmap. The study finds that the energy transition and EBT roadmap do not yet promote energy democracy, are not integrated with national development planning, and are not aligned with RUEN and RUE
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Recommendations for regulating the PPSK Bill to facilitate the development of the carbon market and crypto asset industry
CELIOS released the report “Recommendations for Regulating the PPSK Bill to Facilitate the Development of the Carbon Market and Crypto Asset Industry” amid discussions on the Draft Law on Financial Sector Development and Strengthening (RUU PPSK). This omnibus law aims to integrate around 16 laws to create a national financial ecosystem that is adaptive, inclusive, and sustainable. However, some provisions run counter to the goals of efficiency and cross-sector collaboration, particularly regarding
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A study on cryptocurrency asset trading: a review of Bappebti Regulation No. 8/2021
Investment in crypto assets in Indonesia has grown very rapidly. In 2020, the number of crypto market investors reached 4 million, more than doubled to 11.2 million in 2021, and exceeded 15.57 million by the end of July 2022. This figure is far higher than the 9.3 million investors in Indonesia’s capital market as of July 2022, indicating strong interest in crypto transactions, particularly among retail investors. Currently, attention is focused on the plan to establish
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Does Presidential Regulation No. 112/2022 support the transition away from coal-fired power plants?
CELIOS released a press statement titled “Does Presidential Regulation 112/2022 Support the Transition Away from Coal-Fired Power Plants?” on October 4, 2022. The document analyzes Presidential Regulation No. 112 of 2022 on the Acceleration of Renewable Energy Development for Electricity Supply. Although its aim is to accelerate renewable energy (EBT), CELIOS found that several provisions are actually at odds with the 2060 Net Zero Emission target, particularly Article 3 point 4, which allows coal-fired power plants (PLTUs) to continue operating
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